Mas.s wins 2 prizes at the Chianchiano International Art Award 2012 in Italy.

The European Confederation of Art Critics, surprised Mas.s by awarding him the 3rd prize in the Art Critic award. Furthermore he received a honorable mention for Artistic merit. He says " I went in my t shirt, shorts and slippers to the award winning as I thought I did not stand a chance in this distinguished, reputable and classy field of Visual Artists."The various art critics thought different.

The award exhibition was judged by renowened experts and was curated by specialists that have staged shows in museums as the Victoria and Albert and the Leighton Museum In London and was judged by International panels from organisations such as the European Confederation of Art Critics, The Anglo Italian society of Art Critics and the Oxford University Alumni Group. The Panels where chaired by Lonnie Schlein, Leading photo editor at the New York Times at the time of 9/11 with 35 years of experience at this important news paper.

Mas.s says " I am both moved and surprised". He goes on "I am a little insecure, I guess that I have to start to believe all the comments from inside and outside the Art world that my work is radically new and moving, I am a simple soul trying to depict what I have experienced and see."

This achievement is not a small feat for an artist that only started to paint in oil 8 months ago.

He says "I hope that this may lead to attention and recognition from my home soil in the UK, I love to spread my best intentions this way. In the meantime I will just continue on the wonderful journey and keep painting these beautiful life lessons, that is what I really love."

On the picture in the Museo d Arte in Chianchiano, Italy you can see him beside his work "Where did that come from !?". In the background you can see his works "Faces" and "New Dawn"

More of his work and developments can be viewed on Www.flickr.com/people/mas_s_art, you can contact him on mas.s@live.com

Mas.S is my artist name. I have found the creativity to express myself through the following paintings. I have painted some elementary topics in society at large in a new, fresh and colourful way. I hope you like it and be blessed through them. Love and Prayers. Mas.S

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Mas.S has again depicted a hot topic in today's fast moving Western society in his own unique way. There is little or no time for oneself or ones neighbour. He states that "isolation is the cause of many, many deaths" and challenges the general ideas of "mind over body", "number one" stating that the root can be found, starting with oneself and not outside. "Isolation is just a status. Care!"

Artist Mas.s is again touching upon a hot topic in society.He says "The economic crisis, the banking scandals the public lying are all rooted in greed and envy.It happens because there is no moral obligation to tell the truth any more, starting within oneself.Honesty and courage are the pillars underneath someone's life and society at large.It is also the most difficult task, for ever challenged."

Mas.s has translated the famous "Starry Night" into his style of painting." I am deeply inspired by van Gogh, and I am proud of it. His personality, the use of colours and his love for beauty has touched me profoundly." Mas.s shows in his paintings the beauty of the world, the majesty of the universe and the humbling experience of looking into space. Now to be seen at Gagliardi gallery, Chelsea.

For the next 7 days Mas.s shows his award winning painting "Never Alone! its a beautiful day" in the "Art of the mind" exhibition at the Gagliardi Gallery in London. Last September he won 2 prices in Chianciano, the Tuscany and was awarded 2 weeks ago at the London Art Biennale. 30 artists are exhibiting at the same exhibition in one of the oldest contemporary art galleries in London.

The organisers, the participating artists and the visiting public can look back on an astounding art show. Many cultures and countries were able to showcase their artistic capabilities in a host of art forms. Mas.s "To receive an award for artistic merit, offers for gallery representations, invitations and finally a purchaser for the presented artwork was much more then I expected."

Mas.s is one of the 140 artists from 40 countries to participitate in this exciting and prestigious exhibition which takes place from the from the 24th to the 26th of January. The London based artist will be showing his work "Never Alone! It's a beautiful day." A landscape with a difference. Light and colour is a central theme in all of his work. He says"I am honored to participate, come and see!"

Mas.s has depicted our journey in life in a spectacular way.He says "Up the mountain we go!Always struggling but moving forward and upwards.Bewildered by our surroundings,questioning the scenery,stumbling,falling,getting up and hoping for the best.The mountaintop is awe inspiring.It waters, it feeds the surroundings.Lets look up the mountain of life and not down the fiscal cliff.Life is beautiful!

Mas.s has produced his latest in a series of landscape paintings.Depicting the majesty and mystery of nature and the cosmos.He says"We are often carried away by the problems and sorrows of the day, I try to let people look up, look into space and beauty. The theme in this particular painting is "The light is always shining! In the moon,the stars and beyond the horizon,tomorrow is a brand new day"

Mas.s has depicted this moment in his unique style,focussing on essentials in a colourful,impressionist way.He says"Becoming a father 23 years ago and a grandfather 3 months ago has changed me.The very moment of birth is the most special moment in a woman's life.She will never forget.A man often forgets once he is caught up in the world(of testosterone and materialism).This painting is a reminder.

Mas.s is contending to show this picture at the London Biennale in January 2013. His next step to recognition of his positive themes, special skills and approach. He has combined various techniques to bring this beautiful picture alive."I hope that people see and feel the splendour of nature, pulling them above their daily perception of life and showing them the beauty of nature and the universe".